VP Of Construction - Data Centers

VP Of Construction - Data Centers (Relocation Available)

Role Summary

A global digital infrastructure operator is seeking a senior construction leader to oversee large-scale mission-critical developments across multiple regions. This executive role carries responsibility for end-to-end construction delivery, spanning early planning through commissioning and handover. The position provides strategic leadership to regional construction teams, ensures disciplined capital management, and plays a key role in aligning construction outcomes with commercial, operational, and customer requirements.

The role also acts as a central point of integration across internal functions, contributing to enterprise-level decision-making through rigorous cost planning, forecasting, and execution oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of construction activities across all active geographic markets.

• Lead and mentor regional construction leaders responsible for individual campuses and portfolios.

• Maintain accountability for capital expenditure across regions, ensuring adherence to governance, controls, and financial policies.

• Direct the full construction lifecycle, including pre-construction planning, procurement strategy, contractor selection, build execution, commissioning, and final close-out.

• Ensure delivery outcomes meet customer expectations and that feedback informs future project development.

• Serve as a senior advisor and integrator, driving collaboration across development, finance, operations, sales, and other internal stakeholders.

• Oversee execution of development programs from initial planning through operational handover.

• Manage internal resources and third-party project management capacity to align with project demand and schedules.

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture through active leadership and constructive feedback.

• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support professional development across the construction organization.

• Contribute to the development of campus-level and project-specific capital budgets alongside senior leadership.

• Support commercial teams during customer engagements and ensure construction delivery aligns with contractual lease obligations.

• Partner with finance and cost management functions to manage forecasting, variance analysis, contractor agreements, and project authorizations.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and vendors, including qualification and ongoing performance management.

• Capture and apply lessons learned to continuously improve delivery standards and efficiency.

• Produce regular executive-level reporting on cost, schedule, risk, and performance.

• Develop financial models, review contractor proposals, and assess major trade bid packages.

• Provide expert cost planning, estimating, and commercial input to support new developments.

• Coordinate closely with operations teams to align design, construction, and live-site operational requirements.

• Support program-level pre-construction cost optimization and value engineering initiatives.

• Identify and communicate cost drivers, site-specific risks, savings opportunities, and alternative technical solutions.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as required by senior management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• Extensive leadership experience in construction management, typically 10-15 years minimum, with deeper experience preferred.

• Demonstrated background delivering data center or other mission-critical facilities.

• Strong hands-on experience across both CSA and MEP scopes.

• Proven ability to manage complex, large-scale construction programs from concept through completion.

• Advanced knowledge of cost planning, estimating, and capital budget control.

• Highly developed leadership, team-building, and performance management capabilities.

• Strong cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent project management discipline and attention to detail.

• Clear, confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

• Willingness to travel extensively, with expectations of frequent domestic and international travel.

Culture & Rewards

The organization promotes a collaborative, low-ego culture built on mutual respect, accountability, and shared success. Team members are encouraged to support one another, recognize strengths, and maintain a positive, engaging working environment. High performance is rewarded through a competitive total compensation package, alongside comprehensive health, retirement, and paid leave benefits that exceed local market standards.